This is a large Indian bronze statue of the god Krishna, dancing on the hood of the serpent Kaliya. Krishna is the eighth avatar of the god Vishnu, fulfilling Vishnu’s ongoing role as maintainer of the universe. Krishna is very popular in India, and is often seen as a youthful cowherd figure playing a flute, as a child stealing butter, as a lover of Radha, or as the guide and mentor of the warrior Arjuna before the great battle in the epic poem, the Mahabharata.
Scenes of Krishna’s life and deeds are drawn from many tales and epics. In this epic, Krishna is a young village cow herd, and has been called upon by the villagers to subdue the serpent king Kaliya is polluting the Yamuna River. Krishna enters into the river, and with his heroic powers, subdues the serpent.
 
Dimensions
Height: 89cm
Width: 45cm
Depth: 24cm
 
Condition
In good condition.
 
Purchasing
If you wish to purchase or have a query relating to this item, please follow the enquire link found above, or alternatively you can contact us via email at davidhall@hallfineart.co.uk